Beta and Usability Testing 101

Whatís a
Beta and Usability Test

A Beta and Usability test is a project a company runs to get
feedback on an unreleased product from real people.
This feedback is then used to improve the product
before itís launched.

Itís a chance to get the
product into the hands of real people in real
environments and see how they use it and what kinds
of problems they run into. Itís usually one of the
final tasks a company completes before launching a
product.

All kinds of technology products are
Beta and Usability tested
before release. Hardware, software, mobile apps, and
games all benefit from being tested before launch.
As a result, youíll find a wide variety of Beta and
Usability
tests.

From niche applications that are for a very specific group of testers to large public
Beta and Usability tests where WardrobeTools wants anyone to take the
product for a spin.

What We Look for in
Testers

Since every product
has a different target market, every Beta and
Usability test requires different Beta and Usability
testers, but generally speaking, we are looking for
testers that care about the product and will devote
the time to thoroughly using and providing
feedback on the product.

What
Testers Actually Do

Again, since every product is different, every
Beta and Usability test is going to be different. The one constant
is that Beta and Usability testers are expected to use the product
and give feedback on it. Using the product could
mean completing specific tasks or just using it
however you normally would.

Please
understand that we realize everyone's
time is limited and VERY valuable. What
we have described about our test and
tester objectives are the ideal goals
and aspirations for our tests and our
testers.

Life is a complicated
process that is not always utopian. We
are flexible with our tests and testers.

We will always do our
very best to make sure this is a
pleasurable and rewarding experience for
all!